Gold Hill Town Site

Listed: 2000

Constructed: 1859

Threat: Development

Closest Town to Resource: Boulder

Significance: Located west of Boulder and known as an important archaeological site, the historic area of the Gold Hill Town Site includes the ruins of the Horsfal Mine and one of Colorado’s earliest Masonic halls. Within months of listing, Boulder County purchased the site and has maintained the property as an open space. Boulder County is currently working to acquire additional adjoining land, with plans to create trails and interpretation of the original site. A recent proposal to develop a solar farm to power the entire electrical needs of the town of Gold Hill may impact some of this area.